We recently surveyed parents and carers about our remote education offering. Key findings are:
The vast majority (97%) are happy with the remote education provision and 92% are confident that their child is learning while at home.
94% told us that the work set for their child is at the right level of challenge and 92% agree that it was the right amount.
The vast majority of parents and carers praised the school for their dedication and efforts to make sure their children are still learning while at home.
95% think that students sticking to their normal timetable is the right decision and 90% stated that they are happy with every lesson being taught over a live Google Meet.
Here's some of the lovely things our parents had to say:
"I'm extremely grateful to the Tanfield staff who have provided such high quality education through both lockdowns."
"You are all doing an amazing job. I'm 100% happy with the work you are setting. And feel my children are not missing out on anything at all. Well done Tanfield School."
"We're very impressed with the home schooling setup."
"I think everything has gone really well. Very well organised, problems sorted fast. I like how the day is as if they were still attending school as it keeps the best sort of routine possible for the children. Well done !!!"
"Outstanding support from the school to ensure my daughter is prepared for her GCSEs this year. The daily incentives to encourage pupils to attend all lessons is a great idea too."
"Remote learning has been great throughout lockdown."
"I work with a lot of schools in my role as a social worker and have to say that Tanfield's approach to online learning during the pandemic has ran like a well oiled machine and is far superior to the approach taken by other schools."
"In my opinion the school has done an excellent job in providing remote learning in trying circumstances and with little notice."
"Think you are all doing a fabulous job under very difficult circumstances. Son is working hard everyday & learning. No complaints at all."
"Outstanding remote learning way above other schools standards, the communication has been second to none. An amazing effort from everyone involved. Well done Team Tanfield you should all be very proud of yourselves."
"The school are handling things very well and doing a great job with continuing to provide education to pupils throughout the pandemic."
"Excellent provision and far better managed and delivered than other schools in the area!"
"There's been a consistent and high level of teaching, and as a parent, it is much appreciated."
"Very satisfied."
"Appreciate everyone’s efforts to deliver lessons on google classroom and the support given to students."
"Couldnt be happier!"
"I like that I’m contacted if Jake is not doing his work to the standard that he should."
"The teachers at Tanfield are doing a brilliant job at online teaching, I feel that my child is enjoying this different type of learning but she is still looking forward to the day when she can go back into school."
"I'm really proud with the learning my children are receiving. I feel the normal school hours are helping to keep them in a routine. After talking with other parents who have children at different schools I feel Tanfield have handled this well. Some children at other schools don't have zoom classes or much work."
"Remote learning is working well for my child."
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